Conference Speakers

Sundeep has almost 40 years of experience and great success in small-molecule drug discovery and development in oncology, – inflammation,
 the central nervous system, and cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Sundeep founded Advantium Pharma (2005), a contract research and manufacturing company; Sphaera Pharma (2008), establishing a new and unique model for drug discovery and development; Epirium Bio (2019), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company; Aayam Therapeutics (2022) advancing therapeutics for patients.

15 years ago, research in mitochondrial bioenergetics piqued his interest, and he has devoted significant time and resources to this research ever since.

Sundeep’s latest mission-based venture, BlueOakNx, involves a product that leverages his seminal discovery of a natural flavonol that mimics the mechanism of action of a new endogenous steroid produced by mitochondria during exercise that he proposed, and subsequently led its discovery and detection in humans. This endogenous steroid induces mitochondrial biogenesis and also protects mitochondria. The discovery is the result of more than 15 years of research and has led to a new approach to support mitochondria levels and function.

Sundeep received the American Chemical Society’s 2004 Heroes of Chemistry Award and also 2005 National Inventor of the Year. He is co-author of 70+ publications and presentations, and co-inventor on 100+ issued and applied patents. Sundeep has also served as Trustee of the University of California Davis Foundation, Advisory Board of the Deans’ Council at University of California Davis and on the Graduate Studies Advisory Board and gives his time in support of students at the University of California at Davis, his Alma Mater.

Barry Goldstein is a visionary composer and sound expert, celebrated for his Grammy Award-winning production, “69 Freedom Special” with Les Paul. With over 30 years at the intersection of music and healing, Barry’s expertise seamlessly bridges scientific innovation and artistic expression. His collaborations with leaders like Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Dave Asprey, highlight the powerful role of music in enhancing emotional, cognitive, and spiritual health and well-being.

Additional contributions include producing ambient soundscapes for NY Times best-selling authors such as Shirley MacLaine, Anita Moorjani, and Neale Donald Walsch, with compositions reaching Billboard’s top ten New Age albums. His music is also featured in major films, television shows, and #1 PBS specials, and is utilized in hospitals, hospices, and medical practices, offering a variety of health benefits.

Committed to education, Barry offers courses on the therapeutic applications of music and shares his expertise through his book The Secret Language of the Heart. He recently spoke at the United Nations on hybrid creativity, where he introduced his E.A.S.I. model (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence) as key to collaborating with and thriving alongside AI. Engaging with Barry Goldstein means embracing the transformative power of sound to enhance well-being, productivity, and storytelling through the universal language of music, and the power of music to magnify mission.

Physician, CEO of Progenabiome and Ventura Clinical Trials, Co-founder of Topelia Therapeutics; Expert on the Gut Flora (Microbiome) and cutting-edge medical research;
Writer, Editor, World-Renowned Speaker, Published Author of “Let’s Talk Sh!t” , Regenesis
MD: University of Miami, Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fellowship: University of Florida

As the first woman accepted into the University of Florida as a Clinical Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneer in the medical field. She has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, and is the Series Editor on the microbiome for Practical Gastroenterology , a peer review journal that reaches 18,000 gastroenterologists. She is also a speaker for the World Congress of Digestive Disease, MAGI, Microbiome Congress, ILADS, TACA, International Drug Discovery Science and Technology Conference and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). As a specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology, Dr. Hazan has used her medical expertise in many regards over the last two decades.

Dr. Hazan is the CEO of Ventura Clinical Trials, where she has 20+ years experience leading clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues and has done over 300 clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. Since March 2020, she has been at the forefront of COVID-19 research, leading ongoing FDA-approved clinical trials for treatment and prophylaxis ON Hydroxychloroquine, Zpack, VIT C D , Zinc And IVM. Patent she gave to humanity in full transparency to save as many patients.

She is also the founder & CEO of Progenabiome, a genetic sequencing research laboratory, she leads 35+ studies investigating the role of the gut flora in various diseases
Through their study exploring the role of the gut flora in COVID-19, Progenabiome became the first lab worldwide to detect SARS-CoV-2 from Patient Fecal Samples by Whole Genome Sequencing and the lab that showed a susceptibility marker for COVID in the microbiome as well as showed Vit C, D and iVM increased bifidobacteria. Her research also showed Vaccines to affect the microbiome and was deemed best Poster research at American College of Gastroenterology in 2022

Dr Hazan is mastering Familial fecal transplant showing hope for kids with Autism. She created The Malibu Microbiome meeting where physicians who perform fecal transplant can discuss their findings freely.

Paulina “Lena” Livinsky, M.A., CCC-SLP is an integrative pediatric feeding specialist, speech-language pathologist, and founder of Livin’Sky Kids™, where she helps families uncover the root causes of picky eating. With over a decade of experience working with children and families, Lena integrates speech therapy, feeding science, microbiome health, nervous system regulation, and whole-child wellness into a practical framework that supports resilient, confident eaters.

She is the creator of the BLOOM™ Framework, a biology-informed approach that helps parents move beyond pressure and power struggles to understand what their child’s body is truly asking for. Lena is also the host of The Livin’Sky Podcast, where she interviews leading experts in pediatric health, development, and root-cause medicine.

Through her clinical work, speaking, and education, Lena empowers parents and practitioners with tools that support children’s growth from the inside out.

Shandy Watters, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP is an integrative Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and a Documenting Hope Certified Health Coach. She is the founder of Speaking of Health & Wellness and serves as the Director of Community Development for Documenting Hope.

Blending her clinical background in speech-language and feeding therapy with a deep passion for holistic nutrition and whole-child development, Shandy supports parents of children with complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, Down syndrome, PANS/PANDAS, and related conditions.

Shandy helps parents understand the interconnected factors influencing feeding, regulation, communication, and behavior so they can confidently support their child’s progress at home. Her work emphasizes a family-centered, food-first approach that integrates nutrition, lifestyle foundations, and developmentally supportive strategies to promote regulation, connection, and meaningful developmental growth.

Learn more about her work and access free resources at speakingofhealthandwellness.com.